Condition
TMJ Pain
Jaw clicking, pain with chewing, headaches behind the eyes? TMJ dysfunction often responds remarkably well to focused care.
Understanding TMJ Pain
The temporomandibular joint is closely linked to the upper cervical spine, the muscles of mastication, and stress patterns. A complete approach addresses all of them.
Common causes
Clenching & grinding
Often stress or sleep related.
Upper cervical dysfunction
The neck and jaw share neurology.
Trauma
Whiplash, dental work or facial impact.
Poor posture
Forward head posture loads the jaw.
Symptoms
Jaw pain & clicking
Especially with chewing or yawning.
Headaches
Often temples or behind the eyes.
Ear fullness
Without infection.
Limited jaw opening
Or jaw locking.
How we help
Jaw & upper cervical adjustments
Restore proper joint motion.
Intra- and extra-oral soft tissue work
Release tight masseter, temporalis and pterygoids.
Posture coaching
Address the chain that loads the jaw.
Stress & sleep strategies
Reduce the drivers of clenching.
You don't have to live with jaw pain or daily headaches. Let's find the source and fix it.